Aldermen, Mayor Clash Over Civilian Oversight, Vote Delayed

Chicago IL

19 February, 2021

3:40 PM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Two groups that have been trying to pass competing plans for a civilian oversight board for the Chicago Police Department said they are "extremely close" to reaching a compromise, and are disappointed Mayor Lori Lightfoot for stepping in to delay a vote while she prepares to release a third plan. The City Council Public Safety had been scheduled to meet Friday to vote on two separate ordinances to create a civilian oversight agency, but Chairman Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said he postponed that vote until next month after the mayor said she planned to introduce her own plan. Read more from CBS Chicago